1996 800 faceoff

Sled specs
1996 ARCTIC CAT ZRT 800
 Engine Type: Suzuki, 791cc Liquid cooled triple
Exhaust: 3 tuned pipes; muffler
Clutching
Drive: Arctco (RPM sensing)
Driven: Arctic (Torque sensing)
Suspension
Front: AWS IV; 6 in.
 Rear: Arctic FasTrack; 8.5 in.
Ski Stance: 40 in.
Overall Height: 37 in.
Overall Length: 111 in.
Fuel Capacity: 10 gallons
Offical Dry Weight: N/A
 PriceUS  $8,299.00
Key Features: Tach, speedo, odometer, trip, gas gauge, low oil warning,temp. light, hand and thumb warmers, ski carbides, tether switch, plug andbelt holder. Optional high windshield, electric gas gauge, mirrors.
Riding Impressions: Everything about this snowmobile is great:the ride, handling, brakes - everything. I just didn't like the heavy feelingin the front end that is so common to most big triples. - Steve Ingram,test rider

1996 VMAX-4 800
 Engine Type: 791cc, liquid cooled 8 port, reed valve
Clutching
Drive: 3 Swing Arm
Driven: Torque Sensing
Suspension
Front: Telescopic Strut; 6.8 in.
 Rear: Pro-Action; 8.5 in.
Ski Stance: 40 in.
Overall Height: 41.3 in.
 Overall Length: 110.8 in.
Fuel Capacity: 10.0 gallons
Offical Dry Weight: 560 lbs.
 Price US  $9,399.00
Key Features: Speedo, tach, odometer, tripmeter, gas and oil gauge,temp. light, highbeam ind., adj. hand and thumb warmers, parking brake,auto fuel shut-off, plastic ski skins. Optional: high or low windshield.
Riding Impressions: This thing is incredible. The fit and finishis the best. The engine is turbine-like. The clutching is terrific. Performanceis the equal of anyone else's 800. We want the Pro-Action Plus in one ofthese. Now!-Jerry Bassett, test rider

1996 SKI-DOO MACH Z
 Engine Type: 773.9cc ROTAX® 779 Liquid cooled triple
 Exhaust: Triple tuned pipe with muffler
Clutching
Drive: T.R.A.C., 3 ramps
Driven: Formula, cam, on countershaft
Suspension
Front: DSA; 6.5 inches
 Rear: Triple shock C-7; 7.5 in.
Ski Stance: 37.0 in.
Overall Height: 44.1 in.
Overall Length: 114.6 in.
Fuel Capacity: 11.1 U.S. gallons
Offical Dry Weight: 472 lbs.
 Price US  $8,199.00
Key Features: Carbide runners, front shock kit, heated grips/ throttlelever, hydraulic brakes, electric temp./ fuel gauges, speedo, tach, trip,plastic ski kit (black), low windshield.
Riding Impressions: It's smooth, powerful, pretty and a hoot to ride.As with most big triples, the front end is a bit on the heavy side. It'scomfortable, and all instrumentation, levers and switches are exactly wherethey should be. If you like 'em pretty, but with an attitude, the Mach Zwill give you what you pay for. - Steve Ingram, test rider

1996 POLARIS STORM
 Engine Type: 794cc Liquid cooled triple
Exhaust: Triple pipes
Clutching
Drive: Polaris P-85
Driven: Polaris Secondary
Suspension
Front: IFS; 7.25 in.
 Rear: XTRA 10; 10.2 in.
Ski Stance: 41.0 in.
Overall Height: 44 in.
Overall Length: 109 in.
Fuel Capacity: 10.7 U.S. gallons
Offical Dry Weight: 565 lbs.
 Price US  $8,099.00
Key Features: Speedo, trip, tach, hand and thumb warmer, carbideski runners, integrated bumper. Optional: reverse, electric fuel gauge,skid plate, mirrors, backrest/two-up seat, E-Z throttle.
Riding Impressions: I really liked the new styling, and I really,really liked the super smooth ride! The speedo and tach are jumbo-sizedand totally fog proof. The power - which is substantial - wasn't, in myopinion, as substantial as the other manufacturers' 800's. - Steve Ingram,test rider